autoevolution

Here's Why This Lagrange Point Is the Perfect Spot to Spy on the Universe

When people think about telescopes, they generally imagine those giant buildings perched on top of some mountain here on Earth, or some piece of hardware floating around in close Earth orbit. But ...
WDRB

Lagrange Points: An Orbital Parking Spot for Satellites

Satellites and instruments placed at Lagrange points remain in a stable position because the gravitational forces from the Earth and sun balance each other, requiring only minimal energy for ...
SpaceNews

Why the U.S. shouldn’t simply race to Lagrange points

From the first satellite in orbit, to the first human in space, to the first steps on the moon, the United States government has always framed space exploration as a race. As U.S.-China space ...
SpaceNews

Xplore Awarded Mission Analysis By NOAA To Study Lagrange Point Solar Observation and Space Weather Monitoring to Protect Critical Infrastructure On E

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Phys.org

A Trojan approach to guide and trap light beams via Lagrange points

Reliably guiding and capturing optical waves is central to the functioning of various contemporary technologies, including communication and information processing systems. The most conventional ...